Plane Seized Over Six-Pack of Budweiser. Seriously.

Can the government take a $95,000 plane because a passenger used it to transport a six pack of Budweiser? The Alaska Supreme Court says yes but the U.S. Constitution says no.  Today we chat with IJ attorneys Sam Gedge and Kirby West to discuss an outrageous new case from the Last Frontier and how forfeiture interacts with excessive fines, free speech, and more.  https://youtu.be/KL3UlAt2XSk Related News Rename Your Bar…or go to JAIL Rima Gerhard June 18, 2026 Mike DiGiacomo and his siblings turned the basement of their father’s old barbershop building into a barber-themed speakeasy. But their attempt to honor their father became a legal battle when Nebraska’s Barber Board told them… SEIZED CASH:  Americans Struggle to Get Property Back Podcast June 5, 2026 Insane Political Retaliation in Arizona Podcast May 14, 2026 Why is it ILLEGAL to Sell This Box? Podcast April 23, 2026 Become a Monthly Donor Are you looking for a rewarding and consistent way to support IJ’s work?  Become a member of our Merry Band of Monthly Donors and stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients every month of the year. Donate now